# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=936 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 937 --- ## [Hairballs. And puking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairballs-and-puking/715503)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairballs-and-puking/715503 "2015-03-23T19:22:48Z")
My rescue cat, 14 years old now, has puked almost daily his whole life. He has long hair and self grooms a lot. Resulting in a lot of hairballs. Sometimes he’ll puke 3 or 4 days in a row until he gets that bastid hairbal… --- ## [In-State Public University vs. Expensive Private School?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-state-public-university-vs-expensive-private-school/715300)
**Author:** [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-state-public-university-vs-expensive-private-school/715300 "2015-03-23T19:17:44Z")
My son is a high school senior who is hearing back now from the colleges he applied to. He still has a couple of “reach” schools that he hasn’t yet heard back from, but has been accepted everywhere else that he has appli… --- ## [Does Batman or Jesus seem more real to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-batman-or-jesus-seem-more-real-to-you/715338)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-batman-or-jesus-seem-more-real-to-you/715338 "2015-03-23T18:46:47Z")
Pick one. It’s that simple. Explain your choice, if you wish. --- ## [Silverfish -- Why do I only see their larvae, never adults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silverfish-why-do-i-only-see-their-larvae-never-adults/715377)
**Author:** [@SJL4041](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SJL4041)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silverfish-why-do-i-only-see-their-larvae-never-adults/715377 "2015-03-23T18:30:51Z")
Fucking silverfish. They’re disgusting. I hate them. Anyway, I try to keep them out of my house, but in the summer (when it’s more humid, I guess?) I often find their larvae just relaxing on the walls of my bathrooms or… --- ## [You've written a bestselling novel. A movie producer wants to buy the movie rights.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-written-a-bestselling-novel-a-movie-producer-wants-to-buy-the-movie-rights/715515)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-written-a-bestselling-novel-a-movie-producer-wants-to-buy-the-movie-rights/715515 "2015-03-23T17:53:53Z")
Hypothetical scenario: You’ve written a best-selling novel, and movie company wants to buy the movie rights to make a film adaptation. They are the only ones offering to buy the movie rights; no one else is. They offer… --- ## [Am I a total bastard for only giving two weeks notice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-total-bastard-for-only-giving-two-weeks-notice/715314)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-total-bastard-for-only-giving-two-weeks-notice/715314 "2015-03-23T17:35:11Z")
I’m the IT infrastructure manager at a small services company. I manage a team of six. I’ve been here for close to ten years, and have been here longer than anyone else on the senior management team. My photo is on the w… --- ## [Sundance Vacations? Scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sundance-vacations-scam/715512)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sundance-vacations-scam/715512 "2015-03-23T17:32:20Z")
A friend was just emailed that she had won a 4 day, 3 night vacation to any of a list of destinations around the Caribbean (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Jamaica). She has to attend a local presentation one evening next week, and… --- ## [meaning of flying the US flag improperly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-flying-the-us-flag-improperly/715636)
**Author:** [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-flying-the-us-flag-improperly/715636 "2015-03-23T16:48:08Z")
I don’t want to get into a big political debate, so please don’t attack or defend me or the President here. I’m just curious and confused about what I’ve seen lately. FYI, we are pretty liberal people, live and let liv… --- ## [Preschooler yelling at grandma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preschooler-yelling-at-grandma/715571)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preschooler-yelling-at-grandma/715571 "2015-03-23T15:15:08Z")
My mom (“Mimi”) is visiting for a while, and sometimes my daughter gets frustrated with her and starts yelling at her – “Mimi, DON’T SAY THAT!” “NO, DON’T DO THAT!” – especially when my mom tries to tell her to do someth… --- ## [Past and present titans of industry and finance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/past-and-present-titans-of-industry-and-finance/715686)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/past-and-present-titans-of-industry-and-finance/715686 "2015-03-23T15:06:12Z")
I’m currently reading a book–sort of a joint biography–about the battle between John D. Rockefeller and Ida Tarbell. I think that most people at least partially admire Rockefeller’s accomplishments, even though they mig… --- ## [Dishwasher won't drain.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishwasher-wont-drain/715505)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishwasher-wont-drain/715505 "2015-03-23T14:11:09Z")
I have a Kenmore Elite under counter dishwasher. It is about 6 days out of warranty. It is not draining. I have removed and cleaned the round filter and screen at the base of the tub, and probed the outflow drain of t… --- ## [General anesthesia kicked my ass -- any hope of avoiding side effects next time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-anesthesia-kicked-my-ass-any-hope-of-avoiding-side-effects-next-time/715048)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-anesthesia-kicked-my-ass-any-hope-of-avoiding-side-effects-next-time/715048 "2015-03-23T06:58:37Z")
Near the end of this thread, I reported that after a lumpectomy last Thursday (3/12/15) I had a really bad reaction to general anesthesia. I have some questions about how to avoid this should I need more surgery (the cha… --- ## [What Places In the World Are the Safest For Jews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-places-in-the-world-are-the-safest-for-jews/715401)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-places-in-the-world-are-the-safest-for-jews/715401 "2015-03-23T05:44:39Z")
Apologies for the rather controversial title and for its placement here-I’m rather uncertain where to put this so the mods should fell free to transfer the thread elsewhere. The Atlantic published a lengthy article on a… --- ## [Is this normal (Medicare gap insurance question)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-normal-medicare-gap-insurance-question/715657)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-normal-medicare-gap-insurance-question/715657 "2015-03-23T04:04:49Z")
I’m still new to Medicare, learning as I go. I got my first statement from my gap insurance about my prescription coverage. Background: there are apparently three possible costs associated with prescription drugs: what … --- ## [Your thoughts on intimacy between "friends with benefits" (Not the same ol' same ol' FWB thread.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-intimacy-between-friends-with-benefits-not-the-same-ol-same-ol-fwb-thread/593821)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-intimacy-between-friends-with-benefits-not-the-same-ol-same-ol-fwb-thread/593821 "2015-03-23T02:50:02Z")
I’ve had a few FWB in my life. In the past it’s always been, we’ll go have a few drinks to get the mental gears oiled, then head back to my place or her’s for some casual sex. Current FWB, is a little different though. … --- ## [Department of Homeland Security CIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/department-of-homeland-security-cip/715748)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/department-of-homeland-security-cip/715748 "2015-03-23T02:34:37Z")
I need to get critical infrastructure protection training because of a project my company is doing. Please don’t post anything if it is classified. Has anyone here done it? What are the topics covered? Should I put i… --- ## [Word template needed - suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-template-needed-suggestions/715698)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lee_Q)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-template-needed-suggestions/715698 "2015-03-22T22:53:57Z")
Not sure if this is the right place to put this. Mods please move, if not. I’m creating a training manual and need a customizable Word template. Free would be great but I’m willing to pay for it if it’s got flexibility … --- ## [Ethics: Should Turbo tax make millions by processing returns by fraudsters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-should-turbo-tax-make-millions-by-processing-returns-by-fraudsters/714572)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-should-turbo-tax-make-millions-by-processing-returns-by-fraudsters/714572 "2015-03-22T20:34:32Z")
…or should Turbo Tax adopt routine security practices to curb online tax refund fraud? Two former security employees of Intuit, Turbo Tax’s parent company, say that they have consistently refused to adopt straightforwar… --- ## [Alternative ways to develop physical strength?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-ways-to-develop-physical-strength/715662)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-ways-to-develop-physical-strength/715662 "2015-03-22T19:45:35Z")
Forgetting about weights for a second what are alternative ways to develop physical strength? I’m open to all possibilities. --- ## [Shot himself in the face cleaning his rifle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shot-himself-in-the-face-cleaning-his-rifle/715202)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shot-himself-in-the-face-cleaning-his-rifle/715202 "2015-03-22T18:58:20Z")
So I’m watching a trauma center reality show on Lifetime last night. It showed the helicopter trauma teams and the ER docs working on various hideous injuries. One was definitely a self-inflicted gunshot to the head wi… --- ## [Which Lantern Corp Oath would you put on your tombstone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-lantern-corp-oath-would-you-put-on-your-tombstone/715511)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-lantern-corp-oath-would-you-put-on-your-tombstone/715511 "2015-03-22T16:54:18Z")
Which one would you put on your tombstone and why? Green Lantern Corp: In brightest day, In blackest night; No evil shall escape my sight. let those who worships evils might, Beware my power; Green Lanterns Light. … --- ## [Anyone using the current-generation Mac Mini?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-the-current-generation-mac-mini/715606)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-the-current-generation-mac-mini/715606 "2015-03-22T12:59:58Z")
Hi folks, My PC kersploded, so I need a new one. I’ve got my eye on a new Mac Mini… the dual-core i5 2.6Ghz one, probably with 16GB of RAM and a fusion drive. Apart from day to day computing, I’ll be running recording … --- ## [The Dark Web](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-web/715333)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-web/715333 "2015-03-22T06:00:22Z")
I followed a silly reddit/no sleep link to a story regarding the presence of the Dark Web, which apparently is gazillions of gigabytes larger than the searchable internet. From the looks of it, it appears to be quite ill… --- ## [Windos 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windos-10/715172)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windos-10/715172 "2015-03-22T00:37:57Z")
Deliberate mis-spelling. Technical Preview…hmm. Kind of impressed. (Actually extremely impressed) MS user/pr0gramer/geek since before the internet… Thoughts? --- ## [What is the best way to go all Erin Brockovich on a big company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-all-erin-brockovich-on-a-big-company/715232)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-all-erin-brockovich-on-a-big-company/715232 "2015-03-21T22:17:18Z")
This is a very serious thing that I don’t want anyone from JWLD to be able to find any specifics about via google search, so I am going to speak in generalities. I apologize up front for any confusion that may cause. Le… --- ## [IT Management and Human-Computer Interaction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-management-and-human-computer-interaction/709816)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-management-and-human-computer-interaction/709816 "2015-03-21T19:55:47Z")
Greetings :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :), I need you suggest or recommend books about IT Management and Human-computer interaction. If you have any experience about what is the best, please share. Thank you in advance… --- ## [Q for Dopers in Germany around 2000-2003?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-dopers-in-germany-around-2000-2003/715489)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-dopers-in-germany-around-2000-2003/715489 "2015-03-21T19:40:27Z")
I need a native-culture assessment of something from Germany of about 2000-2003 or so. “Robert T-Online.” Discuss. This commercial - running translation, if it’s not too much trouble, and discuss. Is the girl (“Edie”?… --- ## [iPad, iOS, iDunno How to Work this Thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-ios-idunno-how-to-work-this-thing/714754)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-ios-idunno-how-to-work-this-thing/714754 "2015-03-21T19:03:17Z")
Just acquired an iPad, my first iOS device. Purpose: I’m a FileMaker developer and I now have a client who wants to include iPad / iPhone connectivity via the iOS app “FileMaker Go”. I have had PC using friends make t… --- ## [Hip MRI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-mri/715441)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hip-mri/715441 "2015-03-21T16:30:38Z")
Has anyone had a hip MRI? My doctor has said I might need one to look for a possible labrum tear. I am wondering about contrast dye. From what I have read (and experienced) alot of doctors order contrast as a standard pr… --- ## [Would you read the diary of a recently-deceased family member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-read-the-diary-of-a-recently-deceased-family-member/715426)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-read-the-diary-of-a-recently-deceased-family-member/715426 "2015-03-21T15:03:10Z")
As some of you may know, my oldest brother died recently. As he was unmarried, childless, and lived alone, it fell upon his siblings–specifically my baby sister and me–to clean out his apartment, a story I will not relat… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=935) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=937)